How To Fix MA372 - Upper limit of lot-size interval must be greater than 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MA - Sales and Operations Planning

• Message number: 372

• Message text: Upper limit of lot-size interval must be greater than 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MA372 - Upper limit of lot-size interval must be greater than 0 ?

  The SAP error message MA372, which states "Upper limit of lot-size interval must be greater than 0," typically occurs in the context of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or when defining lot sizes for production or procurement in SAP. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of lot size intervals for a material.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Lot Size Configuration: The upper limit of a lot size interval has been set to zero or a negative value, which is not valid.
  Missing Lot Size Data: The material master data may be incomplete or incorrectly configured, particularly in the MRP or purchasing views.
  Customizing Settings: There may be issues in the customizing settings related to lot size intervals in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the MA372 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the Material Master (transaction code MM03) and check the relevant views (MRP, Purchasing).
  Ensure that the lot size intervals are correctly defined. Specifically, check the upper limit of the lot size interval and ensure it is greater than zero.
  
  
  
  Adjust Lot Size Intervals:
  
  If you find that the upper limit is set to zero or a negative value, update it to a valid positive number.
  You can do this by navigating to the appropriate configuration settings in the material master or through the customizing settings.
  
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings:
  
  If the issue persists, check the customizing settings for lot size intervals in the SAP system. This can be done through the SPRO transaction.
  Navigate to the relevant section for MRP or lot size settings and ensure that all configurations are correct.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to lot size configuration for additional guidance on valid settings.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test run to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: MM03 (Display Material), MM02 (Change Material), SPRO (Customizing).
  Lot Size Types: Understand the different types of lot sizes (e.g., fixed lot size, lot-for-lot, etc.) and how they impact MRP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to lot size configurations or the MA372 error.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in MRP and material management.